The Rainforest Ride is a mass participation road cycling event with four different rides to suit all types of cyclists, from a challenging 140km circuit to a tranquil 23km journey, all amidst the magnificent Otway Rainforest in and around Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road.

Spectacular rainforests with supernatural scenery, low traffic roads, challenging climbs and thrilling descents, fun, laughter and air so fresh you could bottle it…

As a participant in this spectacular event you will experience all this and more as you enjoy the simple pleasures of riding your bike through beautiful wilderness with new and old friends - Welcome to the Rainforest Ride.

Our partner Raceworx has come up with a great offer on their SL Pro Carbon from Planet-X. Order before November the 13th and you can take delivery of a fast, light, full carbon race ready bike in time for the Rainforest ride. Build kit is your choice of SRAM, Shimano or Campagnolo.

Every time you head out on your bike to prepare for next month’s Rainforest Ride, go that ‘extra step’ by increasing your fundraising efforts for our charity partner, the Burnet Institute too! Our top fundraiser wins a great prize – a $2500 Myer Gift Voucher! With one month to go, there’s still plenty of time to be in contention. Encourage family, friends and work colleagues to support your involvement now by asking them to go directly to the sponsor section on the Rainforest Ride website.

Adelaide father, Dave Schultz jumped out of the pedals early to lead the interstate fundraising charge before recently being pipped by NSW mum, Sue Schmich. A very keen cyclist, raising money for the Burnet Institute’s fight against The ‘Big Three’: HIV, TB and malaria was also a motivating force for Dave to sign up for the inaugural event.

A freak accident during a wild Melbourne storm was the impetus for Burnet’s Andrea Fischer discovering a hidden passion – cycling. “Two years ago a huge wattle tree fell on my garage during a storm, collapsing the roof and crushing my old Mazda 323,” she said.“Overnight, cycling became a very good transport option!” she quipped. “It was a definite sign.”And so began an involvement with cycling that has morphed into a 20km commute to Burnet’s Headquarters in Prahran each day.